2024 Best Schools in Grafton County

• Holderness, NH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.26 out of 5  74 reviews

Junior: Holderness has changed me for the best in my life in so many ways, the social development, the lessons I learned, the amazing people I met all are things things that I credit holderness too. Most of the faculty is amazing, but of course there are some bad apples. Hazing with freshmen do happen in some dorms (not all of them) and some dorm parents in those dorms seem not to care when it happens, but for me I loved the small dorms and my dorm parents. The kids at Holderness are different from other schools. Holderness kids are much more humble and carry themselves like they are more than just prep kids. Just genuine people who care about everybody no matter if you’re friends or not. Teachers care very deeply about their students and will go out of their way to help them if they are struggling. Academic facility’s are top notch but the athletic facility does need work. Drugs and alcohol are things on campus (obviously) but it isn’t big and nobody pressures people to make those decisions.... Read 74 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 300

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• SAU 70, NH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.02 out of 5  133 reviews

Senior: While Hanover High School may not be the best in the nation, it is a fantastic public school that gives students rigorous learning opportunities and allows us to excel, and also gives us a safe environment. I have had a good experience with other students and faculty, and (from the perspective of a Black LGBTQ+ student) people are accepting and open-minded. I have never had a bad teacher here and have truly enjoyed the classroom environment some of them have provided. Meetings with supportive counselors helped me through the college search and application process. And the friends I have met here are great! Our school building is well-maintained and our facilities are great, with spaces for people to hang out or work quietly. One of my favorite spots to be with friends is the often-unoccupied photo classroom tucked away in the art department. (We are pretty introverted and don’t like the loud atrium or cafeteria!) I can say that Hanover has given me a fulfilling high school experience.... Read 133 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 688

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Hanover, NH•

• Public School•

• K-5

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  Rating 4.83 out of 5  6 reviews

Niche User: I love the traditions. My kids love being challenged... Read 6 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 497

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Bethlehem, NH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.71 out of 5  24 reviews

Alum: I recently graduated from this amazing school and I am making my way to NYU in the fall. This is possible because of the culture made up by a diverse body of teachers, faculty, and especially the students who offer many perspectives. The academics allow you to engage with a small group of students to achieve a greater understanding of topics. The field course program is phenomenal and offers opportunities to visit many states and countries to further diversify one’s understanding of the world and themselves. I cannot tell you how many wonderful memories I’ve made here and I hope those coming here find a beautiful and accepting community with a plethora of opportunities for growth.... Read 24 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 140

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Franconia, NH•

• Public School•

• K-6

• grade A+

• Students 92

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• SAU 70, NH•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  3 reviews

Middle School Student: As a student, I feel that the school does a wonderful job of teaching, and giving students an opportunity to learn at a higher level by offering advanced math.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 349

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Waterville Valley, NH•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  18 reviews

Alum: This a tight nit community, everyone knows everyone. You meet different and interesting backgrounds from everyone who attends with all have different motivations for their desired snow sport. This school is leading a new change in education, with stronger emphasis on classroom discussion, and students learning style will be adapted by the teacher. Students are on a schedule and are accounted for at all times. The staff is involved with students out of the classroom and caring for every student. WVA has had great success in getting students into great higher educational institutes, and students are well prepared for college life once the time comes.... Read 18 reviews

• grade A

• Students 18

• Student-teacher ratio 1:1

• Holderness, NH•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 4.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Alum: I went to Holderness from kindergarten to eighth grade and I absolutely loved it there! The teachers were awesome and always super friendly. I am super big on the arts and the art and music programs there are fantastic! I felt totally prepared for high school! Definitely recommend Holderness Central.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 144

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Profile School District, NH•

• 7-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  4 reviews

Junior: I found my experience at Profile High School to be very pleasant. I felt that the classes offered were very rigorous and the teachers were excellent. One of the issues that I feel the school faces is the lack of school spirit. Very few people attend sports games, and very few people are actually excited for pep rallies. So yeah the school spirit could definitely improve. However, other than that, the school was very nice!... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 86

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Thornton, NH•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: The teachers are very hands on and want to see the students succeed. They work hard but also get to have fun while doing it.... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 189

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Pike, NH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  14 reviews

Alum: Oliverian was the "place" that helped our son discover his "place" both in educational terms and on a personal level. Oliverian provided a safe, nurturing, harmonious, caring, authentic environment for our son to re-discover goals and self-interests like pursuing a college education, that had been on-hold to deal with Depression/Anxiety/OCD. Our son graduated Oliverian in 2020 and is now a USC freshman. The loving staff and teachers helped our son to learn coping skills, manage his mental well-being and regain confidence to pursue his academic goals and many life interests, even whilst navigating during his senior year at Oliverian in 2020, during the pandemic. Our son had fun times and new adventures at Oliverian. Our son was able to find his authentic and genuine "place" within himself, discovering inner peace; a true sense of comfort with who he is. Our son and family made special friendships and important connections and we consider ourselves lucky to be part of the Oli Family.... Read 14 reviews

• grade A

• Students 32

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Lyme, NH•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade A minus

• Students 198

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Lebanon School District, NH•

• 5-8

• grade A minus

• Students 464

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Lebanon School District, NH•

• K-4

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Hanover Street School has been a wonderful fit for my sons. The classroom teachers provide enrichment for students at all levels. Its diverse student population has opened the door to learning about cultures from many different countries as well as a variety of learners across academic levels. The technology teacher works with classroom teachers to broaden students' experiences with coding, robotics, and technology integration in the content areas. The parent community is cohesive and supportive of the school with a very active PTO. Sing Alongs and assemblies contribute to the community atmosphere of the school.... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 314

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Piermont, NH•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: My children have had ups and downs at Piermont Village School. At times I was disappointed that when they struggled it seemed that the teachers didn't put forth effort to help them do better, with the exception of the Reading Specialist. Since then we have gotten some new teachers who are full of excitement about teaching and watching the kids grow and achieve success. Piermont is a wonderful school but it is small so there are limitations. Sports are often co-ed but I like that as it lets the kids learn to play with different abilities and I think makes the girls more aggressive. Parents need to step up their involvement. The PTO was revived and was very active for a while but now it's dying again. Younger families need to get more involved. Area high schools are always welcoming of PVS students saying they are prepared, well mannered and overall good students/children.... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 55

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Profile School District, NH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.95 out of 5  59 reviews

Senior: Profile is a great, tight-knit community. There is definitely a heavy emphasis on athletics, especially skiing and soccer. Some sports are less funded and recognized. There isn't much diversity and classes are very small. Teachers here care deeply about students and work incredibly hard to ensure we receive the best possible education.... Read 59 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 143

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Lebanon School District, NH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.52 out of 5  146 reviews

Alum: Lebanon has a great math and science program, as well as plenty of art classes, they have some really great teachers who make it enjoyable to learn. My favorite parts of Lebanon high school are the teachers I had, my least favorite was dealing with the administration. The school counselors aren’t all that helpful or supportive, and information about the school and its policies is distributed rather poorly. But overall, it’s a great place where you have a lot of options and places to grow.... Read 146 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 612

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Mascoma Valley Regional School District, NH•

• PK, K-4

• grade B+

• Students 205

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Lincoln-Woodstock School District, NH•

• K-5

• grade B+

• Students 113

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Bath, NH•

• Public School•

• K-6

• grade B+

• Students 65

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Waterville Valley, NH•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: This gem of a school brings academic excellence and a strong community that supports the kids as they grow. Plus, physical education includes access to nature - skiing, snowshoeing, mountain biking, etc. WVES is a very special place.... Read 4 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 55

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Lincoln-Woodstock School District, NH•

• 6-8

• grade B+

• Students 63

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Rumney, NH•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade B+

• Students 71

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Lebanon School District, NH•

• PK, K-4

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: Couldn't ask for a better school for my son! Teachers and administration are friendly, accommodating and very caring for every child and their family! The resources they provide for students and parents is amazing and the fact its done immediately as soon as a concern is raised is reassuring. Every Friday morning they host..."Morning Sing" all students and their families invited, great way for families to be involved with school as a whole. Not to mention the amazing talent and diverse performances by the students!!! Mt. Leb Lions ROCK!!!... Read 2 reviews

• grade B

• Students 237

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Bethlehem, NH•

• Public School•

• PK, K-6

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  Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: This school is a gem in the White Mountains. My children feel that they are part of something great in their community. The teachers and staff are 100% for the children and the family. This school is the best!... Read 2 reviews

• grade B

• Students 140

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1